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IN THE SWING

(l-r): Mykol Lewis, John Harris, Cedric the Entertainer, Charisse Bremond-Weaver, Danny J. Bakewell Sr., George Weaver and Eric Aguiar. Golf Event Raises Money for Education The Champions of Education golf tournament held in the City of Industry Friday, September 9 attracted celebrities, along with those who shined behind the scenes. Comedian Cedric the Entertainer, who hosts NBC’s “It’s Worth What?” and Calvin Sweeney, a former wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, were among more than 100 golfers who turned up at the Pacific Palms Resort to support the event, which benefits the Brotherhood Crusade and Zeta Rho Foundation. Sponsors included

Flag Flies at half-mast at Charles Drew University for Mother Lillian Mobley

Charles Drew University flag flies at half mast for Lillian Mobley  photo credit LAURELL L. BLACK In a show of the greatest honor and respect, Dr. David M. Carlisle, president of Charles Drew University, ordered the university flag to be lowered to half-mast for Mother Mobley On hearing the news of her passing, Dr. David M. Carlisle, president of Charles Drew University, ordered the university flag to be lowered to half-mast for Mother Mobley, and he then issued the following statement: “Mrs. Mobley dedicated her life to serving the poor, she was a tireless force for helping others in need,

“Thinkfinity” Bowl Team Academic Challenge Championship

Left- Gene M. Eng of Verizon; 2nd from the right- Charisse Bremond-Weaver, Brotherhood Crusade with teams of debaters William Allen Young (center) with debating team Family and friends enjoy the event while participants wait to go on stage.  The Brotherhood Crusade and Verizon making history together By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing Editor Verizon Foundation, the Brotherhood Crusade and the African American Unity Center teamed up with students from Manual Arts, Foshay Learning Center Horace Mann Junior High, Obama Middle, Audubon Middle, Lou Danzler, Jordan High and other area schools to engage in a lively evening of debates reminiscent of the

Is Redistricting a Step Backwards for Blacks?

Proposed district map When the law was passed mandating that redistricting was to be done by the voters instead of the legislators, it seemed like a great thing, but now ….. By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing Editor Not long ago, in an attempt to educate the community about redistricting, there was a column in this newspaper describing the process in simple terms. In addition since the redistricting process has been underway, several community groups have been formed to act as watchdogs over the process: to monitor the town hall styled meetings; to keep the community informed; to write letters to

A Warrior Passes

George Beaubian Beaubian (l) with his colleagues receiving the Brotherhood Crusade Medal of Honor The Brotherhood Crusade Medal of Honor George Beaubian has been a leader in the community for almost five decades and has led the fight not only at the Brotherhood Crusade but also in other areas of the community By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing Editor When the Brotherhood Crusade called upon the men and women who had been steadfast in creating the premier philanthropic African American institution in the nation, George Beaubian was one of those who answered that call. He was one an illustrious group of

Honor Thy Father

*** Legends ***By Yussuf J. Simmonds HONOR THY FATHER“Fathers led the way; daughters followed” MUHAMMAD ALI/LAILA ALI He was a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, a social and religious activist and a Muslim Minister, who resisted the military draft, challenged the U.S. government, and won his case in the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, he was a well-known public speaker and a poet who, since retiring, has become a world-renown humanitarian. He spends his time travelling the world lending his voice specifically to causes in the under-developed nations. Born Laila Amaria Ali, she is one of his nine children, who

AEG visits the Sentinel

Caption: (R to L) Aura Mc Cracken, Martha Saucedo, Ted Fikre, and Michael Roth AEG visits the Sentinel  Representatives from AEG met with the Sentinel’s editorial board had a lengthy discussion which included the entertainment/sports giant’s interaction and relations with L. A.’s Black community, and some of their goals and objectives for downtown L.A. in general   By Yussuf J. Simmonds Managing Editor   AEG is big; it operates worldwide sports and entertainment venues, and in Los Angeles, its sports and entertainment venues include the Staples Center, L.A. Live, the Nokia Theatre/Club Nokia and ESPN Zone.  These venues are gathering places

Community Asks Mayor to Support Leimert Park Stop!

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (PHOTO CREDIT-BRIAN CARTER) In an unprecedented show of unity, solidarity and concern for the well-being of the residents and the businesses, the community met with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa about the Leimert Park Stop By Yussuf J. SimmondsSentinel Managing Editor Last Monday, a group of concerned community leaders met with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to voice the community’s concern about the upcoming Crenshaw Light Rail Line and its impact on the residents and businesses in the Black community. The two key items on the agenda were the construction of a Leimert Park Village light rail station and a tunnel

The Brotherhood Crusade Teams Up with AARP

L-R: Associate State Director Sherrie-Ann Gordon of AARP; VP Eugene Eng of Verizon; Andres Gonzalez, Coordinator, St. Barnabas Senior Services; Diane Baer, Coordinator, Los Angeles Dept of Consumer Affairs; Councilmember Bernard C. Parks; Associate State Director Ericka Lozano-Buhl of AARP; President and CEO Charisse Bremond Weaver of Brotherhood Crusade and George Weaver of Brotherhood Crusade. Brotherhood Crusade and AARP hosted a community seminar to discuss how to use technology to enhance the quality of life especially for seniors. A panel of experts explained the daily uses of technology and provided everything from keeping in touch with the family and managing